Introduction

Collective men made flooded cities. It rains so normally that men take shelter poorly. Recently, many cities and villages worldwide have experienced flooding from heavy rains and rising sea levels. A Malagasy saying about wise prevention refers to environmental features: “consider the rainy seasons” (tsinjovy ny vodiandro merika), similar to the English proverb “make hay while the sun shines.” Thus, considering climate events offers guidelines for better building parameters. This article highlights how climate change concerns disaster resilience through safe buildings.

Climate-event based Infrastructure

Climate change events are sudden but often predictable. Their major manifestations vary by country: America faces floods, Europe experiences heatwaves, Africa deals with droughts, and Australia suffers from wildfires. Therefore, each region adopts its safety standards for buildings. While house styles reflect local culture, they are also defined by the climate. Flood management requires close control over building permits and land use. Often, people build on inherited land without considering climate features. The few days of flooding are underestimated compared to the rest of the year. However, in every country, citizens know the higher and lower areas to build houses. Climate change events, like floods and hurricanes, should be integrated into building decisions. Houses should withstand local climate events, such as floods and cyclones. In relation to this, many coastal cottages are destroyed by cyclones every year.

Environmental and Social Justice in Buildings

In poor countries, lacking serious housing policy, equal food provisions during natural catastrophes are hard to achieve due to vast affected areas. Corruption and selfishness hinder fairness in food supply distribution, leading to social injustice. Some regions, especially those of authorities or politicians, may be privileged, while others suffer discrimination. Flooded cities signal a failure in urban planning. Respecting urban planning acknowledges environmental-based social justice and protects the population from fires and floods. Proper spaces for water flow and transportation are crucial. Circulation and rescue routes facilitate emergency services, while pipelines ensure proper water flow and flood management. Local authorities and citizens must ensure these infrastructures fit for efficient risk assessment.

Conclusion

Urgent, practical and mental-based solutions are needed. Change is urgent. People sometimes extend their land into areas meant for traffic or water evacuation, leading to corruption and selfishness, contributing to city flooding. Ensuring the safety of today’s buildings affects the future security of the city. Let’s make hay while the sun shines.

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